A working guide to the law governing childcare centers, family child care homes, camps, leagues, and every other program that takes custody of other people's children. Part one covers licensing, exemptions, ratios, and the federal funding conditions that shape state rules. Part two covers screening, from the required databases to the discrimination constraints on how results are used. Part three covers mandated reporting and the institutional response to a report. Part four covers civil liability, insurance exclusions, and revival statutes. Part five covers disability access and early intervention referrals. Part six covers records, custody, and privacy. Part seven covers employment. Part eight covers enforcement, contracts, and program-specific rules for camps, leagues, and faith-based programs.